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Chalino

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Pronounced chah-LEE-noh /tʃɑˈli.noʊ/Medium

Meaning: A Mexican Spanish pet form — variously a diminutive of Rosalino or Marcelino; the exact source varies, so we note it; routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: A Spanish pet form: Chalino. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'chah-LEE-noh').

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Origin LowSpanish, Mexican

MeaningA Mexican Spanish pet form — variously a diminutive of Rosalino or Marcelino; the exact source varies, so we note it; routes uncertain

U.S. rank (2024)#9104 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 83

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Chalino is a Mexican Spanish pet form — variously a diminutive of Rosalino or Marcelino (the exact source varies, so we note it; routes uncertain). A lyrical, modern name (said 'chah-LEE-noh').

In the U.S. it appears in Mexican families. Rare, a-pet-form, and lyrical.

Did you know? Chalino is a Mexican Spanish pet form, variously a diminutive of Rosalino or Marcelino (famous as the singer Chalino Sanchez) — a lyrical name (the source varies, which we note; said 'chah-LEE-noh').

Overall data confidence 28%

References — Chalino — Spanish pet form; routes uncertain

Variations

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Marcelino— a source name

Lino— a sound-neighbor -lino name

Gabino— another Spanish name

Fortino— lands in the same popularity range

Rufino— echoes that soft -no sound

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Chalino mean?

Chalino is a Mexican Spanish pet form, variously a diminutive of Rosalino or Marcelino; the source varies, so we note it.

How do you pronounce Chalino?

It's said chah-LEE-noh /tli.no/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Chalino a boy or girl name?

Chalino is a boy's name.

How popular is Chalino?

Chalino is a very rare name in the U.S.